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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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