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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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