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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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