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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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