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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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