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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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