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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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