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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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