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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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