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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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