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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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