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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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