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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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