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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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