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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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