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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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