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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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