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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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