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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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