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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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