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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education