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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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