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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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