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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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