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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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