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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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