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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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