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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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