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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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