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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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