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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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