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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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