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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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