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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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