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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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