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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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