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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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