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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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