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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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