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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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