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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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