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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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