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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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