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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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