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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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