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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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