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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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