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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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