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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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