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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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