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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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