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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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