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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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