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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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