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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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