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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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