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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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