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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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