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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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