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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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