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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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