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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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