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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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