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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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