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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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