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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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