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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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