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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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