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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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