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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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