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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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