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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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