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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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