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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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