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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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