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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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