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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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