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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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