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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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