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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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