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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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