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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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