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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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