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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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