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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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