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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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