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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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