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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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