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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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