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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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