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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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