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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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