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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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