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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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