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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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