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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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