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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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