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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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