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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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