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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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