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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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