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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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