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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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