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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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