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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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