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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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