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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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