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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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