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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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