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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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