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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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