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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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