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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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