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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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