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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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