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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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