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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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