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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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