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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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