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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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