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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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