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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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