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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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