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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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