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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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