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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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