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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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