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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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