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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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