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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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