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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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