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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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