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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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