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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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