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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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