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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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