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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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