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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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