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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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