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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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