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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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