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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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