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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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