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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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