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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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