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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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