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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

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