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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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