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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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