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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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