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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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