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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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