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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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