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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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