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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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