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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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