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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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