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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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