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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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