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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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