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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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