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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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