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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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