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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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