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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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