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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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