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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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