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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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