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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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