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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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