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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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