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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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