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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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