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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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