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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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