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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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