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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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