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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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