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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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