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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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