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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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