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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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