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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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