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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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