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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about 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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