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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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