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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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