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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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