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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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