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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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