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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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