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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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