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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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