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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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