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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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