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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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