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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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