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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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