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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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