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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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