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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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