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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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