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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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