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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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