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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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