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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers 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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