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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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