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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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