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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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