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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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