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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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