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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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