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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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