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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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