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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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