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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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