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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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