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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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