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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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