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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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