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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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