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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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