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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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