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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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