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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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