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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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