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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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