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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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