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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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