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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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