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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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