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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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