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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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