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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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