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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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