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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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