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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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