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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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