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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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