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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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