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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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