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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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