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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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