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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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