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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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