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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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