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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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