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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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