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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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