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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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