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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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