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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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