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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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