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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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