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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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