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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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