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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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