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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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