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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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