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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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