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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources