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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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