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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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