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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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