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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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