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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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