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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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