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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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