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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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