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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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