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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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