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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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