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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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