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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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