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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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