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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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