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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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