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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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