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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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