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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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