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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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