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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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