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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

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