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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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