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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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