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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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