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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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