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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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