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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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