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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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