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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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