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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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