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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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