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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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