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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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