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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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