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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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