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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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