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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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