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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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