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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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