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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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