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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants 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 institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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