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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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