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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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