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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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