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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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