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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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