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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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