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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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