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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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