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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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