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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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