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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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