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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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