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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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