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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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