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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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