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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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