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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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