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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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