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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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