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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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