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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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