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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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