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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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