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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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