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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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