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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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