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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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