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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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