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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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