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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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