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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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