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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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