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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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