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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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