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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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