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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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