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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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