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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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