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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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