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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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