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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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