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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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