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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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