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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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