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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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