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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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