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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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