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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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