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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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