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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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