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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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