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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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