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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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