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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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