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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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