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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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