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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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