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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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