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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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