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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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