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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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