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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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