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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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