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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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