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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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