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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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