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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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