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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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