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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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