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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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