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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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