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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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