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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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