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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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