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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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