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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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