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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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