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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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