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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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