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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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