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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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