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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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