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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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