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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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