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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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