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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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