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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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