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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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