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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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