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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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