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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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