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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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