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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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