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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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