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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates 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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