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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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