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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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