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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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