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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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