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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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