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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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