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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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