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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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