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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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