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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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