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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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