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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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