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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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