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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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