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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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