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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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