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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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