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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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