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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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