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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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