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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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