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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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