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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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