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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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