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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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