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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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