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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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