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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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