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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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