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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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