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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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