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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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