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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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