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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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