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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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