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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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