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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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