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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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