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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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