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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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