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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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