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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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