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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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