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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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