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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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