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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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