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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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