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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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