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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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