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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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