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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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