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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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