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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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