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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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