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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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