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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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