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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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