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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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