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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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