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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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