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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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