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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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