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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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