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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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