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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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