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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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