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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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