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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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