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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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