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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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