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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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