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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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