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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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