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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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