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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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