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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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