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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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