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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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