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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners 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 variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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