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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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