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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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