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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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