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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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