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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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