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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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