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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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