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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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