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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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