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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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