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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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