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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always 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. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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