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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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