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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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