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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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