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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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