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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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