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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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