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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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