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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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