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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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