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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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