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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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