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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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