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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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