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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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