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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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