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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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