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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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