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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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