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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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