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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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