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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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