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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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