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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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